Education Engagement Officer
| Posting date: | 11 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £36,524 to £41,792 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2024 |
| Location: | Thurrock, Essex, RM17 6SL |
| Company: | Thurrock Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1945_1718101754 |
Summary
Education Engagement Officer
Salary: £36524 - £41792 per annum (pro rata - only if part time)
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week (Full Time)
You will support the work of the School Attendance Support Team to ensure that all compulsory school age children living in Thurrock are in receipt of their legal entitlement to education and ensure the effective discharge of related local authority statutory duties as well as being a key partner in Thurrock Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
You will be required to engage Thurrock Schools to support their attendance management processes and advise on action plans for those pupils who are persistently and severely absent.
You will be required to engage EHE families, which may include visiting them in their homes, to ensure the suitability of the EHE provision and will be required to follow statutory action, such as School Attendance Orders, if necessary to do so.
You will hold a caseload of Children Missing Education and follow process to resolve these cases, following Statutory Action as necessary.
You will contribute towards the development of Thurrock Council policies and strategies by providing specialist advice and information.
You will be qualified to A Level or NVQ 3/4 , as a minimum standard and/or be able to demonstrate relevant experience. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at enhanced level is also required.
You will be required to use your own vehicle; you will receive recompense for mileage.
Advert Closing Date
- Redeployment Only: 13th June 2024
- Internal & External: 30th June 2024
Interview Date: 11th July 2024
Contact Wendy Springham Principal EEO 07799 0750 093
Contact Emma-Louise Dyer Senior EEO 07887 635 363
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